Matthew 18:26

Verse 26. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him. This does not mean that he paid him religious homage, but that in a humble, and reverent, and earnest manner, he entreated him to have patience with him. He prostrated himself before his lord, as is customary in all eastern nations, when subjects are in the presence of their king. Mt 2:2.

(1) "worshipped" or, "besought him"

Matthew 20:20

Verse 20. Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children, etc. This was probably Salome, Mk 15:40, 16:1.

With her sons. The names of these were James and John, Mk 10:35. Mark says they came and made the request. That is, they made it through the medium of their mother; they requested her to ask it for them. It is not improbable that she was an ambitious woman, and was desirous to see her sons honoured.

Worshipping him. Showing him respect; respectfully saluting him. In the original, kneeling. Mt 8:2.

(n) "Then came" Mk 10:35

Luke 14:10

Verse 10. The lowest room. The lowest seat at the table; showing that you are not desirous of distinctions, or greedy of that honour which may properly belong to you.

Shalt have worship. The word worship here means honour. They who are sitting with you shall treat you with respect. They will learn your rank by your being invited nearer to the head of the table, and it will be better to learn it thus than by putting yourself forward. They will do you honour because you have shown a humble spirit.

Acts 10:25

Verse 25. Fell down at his feet. This was an act of profound regard for him as an ambassador of God. In Oriental countries it was usual to prostrate themselves at length on the ground before men of rank and honour.

Worshipped him. This does not mean religious grinage, but civil respect; the homage, or profound regard, which was due to one in honour. Mt 2:2.

(+) "worshipped him" "Did obeisance"
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